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Patagonia R1 Fleece Hoody vs Senchi Designs A90 Half-Zip Hoodie

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

Senchi Designs A90 Half-Zip Hoodie is the lighter option — 164 g lighter than the Patagonia R1 Fleece Hoody (54% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Patagonia R1 Fleece Hoody Senchi Designs A90 Half-Zip Hoodie
Weight 306 g · 0.306 kg · 0.67 lb 142 g · 0.142 kg · 0.31 lb
Brand Patagonia Senchi Designs
Category Clothing - Mid Layer Clothing - Mid Layer
Patagonia R1 Fleece Hoody
306 g

Highly breathable grid fleece hoody from 100% recycled polyester. Ideal for high-output activities in cold and variable conditions. Men's medium.

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Senchi Designs A90 Half-Zip Hoodie
142 g

Active insulation mid-layer using Polartec Alpha Direct 90, delivering outstanding warmth-to-weight ratio and breathability for aerobic output.

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Patagonia R1 Fleece Hoody vs Senchi Designs A90 Half-Zip Hoodie: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Senchi Designs A90 Half-Zip Hoodie wins — at 142 g it is 164 g (54%) lighter than the Patagonia R1 Fleece Hoody (306 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.

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